Author:
Rajput Virendra,Soni Rohit,Jha Alok,Agrawal Alok
Abstract
The selection of appropriate materials is crucial in mechanical and structural design processes. This research study focuses on the fabrication of epoxy-based composites reinforced with Kota stone dust using a manual hand layup process. To simplify the material selection process, various Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) approaches were utilized. In this research, hybrid MCDM approaches, such as the analytical hierarchy process (AHP) and multi-objective optimization based on ratio analysis (MOORA), were employed to rank the epoxy composites filled with Kota stone dust. The AHP method was utilized to determine the weightage of each criterion, while the MOORA technique was used to rank the composites. Manual hand layup method was used for fabrication of composites. The selection of criteria was based on the physical and mechanical properties of the fabricated composites. The results indicate that epoxy composites containing 20% Kota stone dust are the most efficient for structural applications.